Downer Looking for Contract Administrator at New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand Full Time

Downer Is Committed To Delivering Excellence By Ensuring Our People Have The Environment And The Means To Be Successful. We Offer

• Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes
• Internal promotion encouraged, training and development on offer

Have a look at our other great benefits at www.people.downergroup.co.nz/downer-benefits/

Te kōwhiringa | The Opportunity

Downer Energy work with some of New Zealand’s largest asset owners and energy providers to maintain their critical networks and assets across the country. Our whole-of-life approach creates positive outcomes for all New Zealanders as we help to reduce carbon emissions, optimise energy, and build a better Aotearoa. There are more than 500 of us in the Energy team and we are committed to being kaitiaki – guardians of New Zealand’s future.

About The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Contract Administrator to join our team based in New Plymouth. In your role as the Contract Administrator, you will provide support to the Downer Taranaki Energy team to achieve their contractual and business objectives. Your primary focus will be around the administration of contract variations, oversight of service activity claims reconciliation, invoicing, job-costing, reporting and forecasting.

Duties Will Include

• Processing of Purchase Orders, Invoices and Payments
• Assisting in administrating the delivery of contract services to our Clients
• Updating of jobs and processing of claims
• Implement organisation and improvement of data filing and data capture systems
• Assisting in the production of financial /KPI/monthly reports
• Job management and data entry
• Other general office administration as required

Nga pūkenga matua | Important Skills

• Sound numerical skills and an understanding of job costing
• Effective communication skills both verbal and written
• Proficient administration skills and software literacy – experience with using a large ERP system
• Experienced user of the Microsoft suite of programmes, Excel, Word, Outlook etc.
• Proven interpersonal skills and the ability to work with confidence and assertiveness
• Ability to operate in a busy and changing environment, showing sound judgement and a professional approach
• Ability to work unsupervised demonstrating independence and drive – taking on full ownership of your responsibilities
• Team player who supports and actively works towards achieving the team goals
• Technical knowledge of the Electricity / Contracting Industry a key advantage to being successful in the role

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation

Want to know more about what it is like to work at Downer? Then head to our People Site here! Or copy and paste the following link into your browser: people.downergroup.co.nz/join-our-utilities-team/

Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply

• If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply Now to submit your application! The reference number for this role is 604377.
• We are committed to a safe working environment for everyone – all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test, medical and a Ministry of Justice check prior to starting employment. If you need support with this requirement, please talk to our team